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18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 2024
Lucy Copeland becomes first winner as part of an all-female crew to win the award
© SailMedia
Winning at last!
How did the Firefly come to be at the 1948 Olympics?
© Paul Wyeth / RYA
Brilliant win for the Yandoo team
In the 18ft Skiff Winnings 2024 JJ Giltinan Championship
© SailMedia
49er & 49erFX Worlds at Lanzarote
France's first ever 49er world title sealed
© Sailing Energy / Lanzarote Sailing Center
470 Worlds in Mallorca Overall
Xammar & Brugman reign in Spain
© Bernardí Bibiloni / Int. 470 Class
RS800 Spring Championship at Queen Mary
RS800 Spring Championship at Queen Mary
The first round of the Rooster National Tour
Twelve intrepid 800 crews were eager to shake off the end of Winter at Queen Mary SC for the (slightly early) Spring Championships. Evidently, the committee also made sure they booked the season early, ensuring a delightful gentle breeze and sunshine.
by Bryan Ormond
Posted 19 Mar 11:40 GMT
Ellie Aldridge out to defend European kite title
Ellie Aldridge out to defend European kite title
The 2024 Formula Kite Euros starts today in Mar Menor
The 2024 Formula Kite Euros will take place in Mar Menor, a coastal saltwater lagoon on Spain's Iberian Peninsula, from March 19 to 24.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 19 Mar 10:50 GMT
New Club Champions decided at Manly 16s
New Club Champions decided at Manly 16s
The initial signs didn't look great when Heidi Bates and Orlando Sadlik first joined forces
The initial signs didn't look great when Heidi Bates and Orlando Sadlik first joined forces on Harken 13ft Skiff Team ahead of Manly's 2023/24 13ft season.
by Adam Lucius
Posted 19 Mar 08:43 GMT
Canadian Melodie Schaffer back on the Globe40
Canadian Melodie Schaffer back on the Globe40
"The inaugural Globe 40 race was epic, and I cannot wait for the next one!"
"The inaugural Globe 40 race was epic, and I cannot wait for the next one!"
by Sirius Events
Posted 19 Mar 08:14 GMT
America's Cup: The hidden world of Hydro explained
America's Cup: The hidden world of Hydro explained
Emirates Team NZ explain the hydro systems which may be seen on their new AC75 race boat
There are many hidden parts to an America's Cup campaign where innovation, performance and talent often remain unseen. Hydraulics is one such area, when Emirates Team NZ's new race boat is launched next month, the hydro components will be largely unseen.
by Emirates Team NZ
Posted 19 Mar 00:40 GMT
Shift to Vaikobi Next Gen FlexForce Wetsuits
Shift to Vaikobi Next Gen FlexForce Wetsuits
Australian Water Sports brand Vaikobi is calling for sailors to 'make the shift'
Australian Water Sports brand Vaikobi is calling for sailors to 'make the shift' to their new range of FlexForce Next Gen High Performance wetsuits.
by Vaikobi
Posted 18 Mar 20:30 GMT
2nd Antigua Wingfoil Championship preview
2nd Antigua Wingfoil Championship preview
Caribbean Foiling Championships is excited to bring another year of Wingfoiling to Antigua's shores
Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), in collaboration with the Caribbean Foiling Championships (CFC), is thrilled to announce the second edition of the Antigua Wingfoil Championships, introducing a Wingfoil class to the 2024 event.
by Caribbean Foiling
Posted 18 Mar 20:04 GMT
Shaking off the rust
Shaking off the rust
Sunday was what I'd count as the start of my 'sailing season'
While I had sailed a couple of times already this year, Sunday was what I'd count as the start of my 'sailing season'. It's been a pretty grim February in the UK so the days getting longer and a bit drier is welcome.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 18 Mar 20:00 GMT
50th St. Thomas International Regatta preview
50th St. Thomas International Regatta preview
Enter the race now to secure your spot on the start line
Enter the race now to secure your spot on the start line of the 8th Round the Rocks Race on March 28, and the 50th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), March 29-31, 2024.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 18 Mar 19:13 GMT
All set for the 2024 Formula Kite Europeans
All set for the 2024 Formula Kite Europeans
Mar Menor in Spain is ready to host the first major event of the kite season
The 2024 Formula Kite European Championship is about to get under way in Los Alcazares, Mar Menor, in Spain. This is the first major event of the kitefoil racing season.
by Andy Rice
Posted 18 Mar 17:35 GMT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race overall
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race overall
Adela wins the Gosnell Trophy
The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) was held in fantastic conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with Tradewinds ranging from 13-20 knots.
by Louay Habib
Posted 18 Mar 15:31 GMT
Typhoon appoints new Ireland leisure distributor
Typhoon appoints new Ireland leisure distributor
Selling a huge variety of marine products, Galway Maritime are the perfect choice
Typhoon International, one of the world's leading drysuit and marine equipment manufacturers, has expanded its reach with its new appointment of Galway Maritime as the company's leisure distributor for Ireland.
by Typhoon International
Posted 18 Mar 14:38 GMT
Revolutionary Colt Wire Tension Gauge
Revolutionary Colt Wire Tension Gauge
Technical Marine Supplies announces European Distribution
Technical Marine Supplies is thrilled to announce the European distribution of the Colt wire tension gauge, a ground-breaking tool designed to enhance the precision, efficiency and safety of marine rigging.
by TMS
Posted 18 Mar 12:00 GMT
B14s at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
B14s at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Although small in number the class is in a very positive place
We might be one of the smaller classes at the show but the B14 class was punching above their weight once again. With 2 boats on the stand and the very professional backdrop we welcomed many existing, past and potential sailors to the stand.
by Tony Blackmore
Posted 18 Mar 10:03 GMT
Schneiter steps back as Swiss driver
Schneiter steps back as Swiss driver
Swiss SailGP Team announce Nathan Outteridge as new driver for remainder of Season 4
Ahead of the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix later this week in Christchurch, Switzerland SailGP Team has announced a major crew change onboard F50 Eiger; Sebastien Schneiter will step back as driver
by Switzerland SailGP Team
Posted 18 Mar 08:38 GMT
2024 Etchells Worlds at Fremantle Day 1
2024 Etchells Worlds at Fremantle Day 1
Sendy first day, just what the Doctor ordered
When Race Officer Ross Wilson called for an early start, the competitors knew they were in for an exciting first day of racing for the 2024 Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Western Australia.
by Suellen Hurling
Posted 18 Mar 08:17 GMT
2nd Cascais Dragon Winter Series overall
2nd Cascais Dragon Winter Series overall
Louise Racing wins on the return to Cascais
Louise Racing wins on the return to Cascais. The 2nd Cascais Dragon Winter Series took place from the 15th to the 17th of March, organized by the Clube Naval de Cascais.
by Clube Naval de Cascais
Posted 18 Mar 06:17 GMT
Explore the Henri-Lloyd Elite Series
Explore the Henri-Lloyd Elite Series
The Ultimate Choice for Offshore Protection
Designed for pro sailors and enthusiasts, the Elite Series stands out for its exceptional performance in diverse environments and excels in extended and extreme sailing conditions.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 17 Mar 16:00 GMT
Remembering the early days of sailing races on TV
Remembering the early days of sailing races on TV
Finding old episodes on Youtube, starting with the Ultra 30s
Do you remember when certain classes managed to make the breakthrough into television coverage, and have a whole series filmed, not just appear briefly on a single show?
by Magnus Smith
Posted 17 Mar 13:30 GMT
Ralph Hadley Awarded Barton Rising Star 2024
Ralph Hadley Awarded Barton Rising Star 2024
Twelve year old Ralph is an up and coming Topper 4.2 sailor
Barton Marine are pleased to present Ralph Hadley as the Barton Rising Star 2024. Twelve year old Ralph is an up and coming Topper 4.2 sailor. He has been sailing for three and half years as a cadet at Tankerton, Whitstable and Westbere sailing Clubs.
by Barton Marine
Posted 17 Mar 11:42 GMT
18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 2024
18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 2024
Lucy Copeland becomes the first winner as part of an all-female crew to win the award
The annual race has been around on Sydney Harbour for nearly 100 years and is usually won by a female member of the handicap-winning crew, but in today's race the winning queen became the first winner as part of an all-female crew to win the award.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 17 Mar 08:33 GMT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 3
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 3
Dazzling competition under The Pillars of Hercules outside Nelson's Dockyard
The penultimate day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got under way in brilliant sunshine under The Pillars of Hercules outside Nelson's Dockyard.
by Louay Habib
Posted 17 Mar 00:40 GMT
2024 J/24 World Championship set for Seattle
2024 J/24 World Championship set for Seattle
Registration is now open for the September event
Framed by snow-capped mountains, Puget Sound promises to provide picturesque and challenging conditions for the competitors on the water while the famed Pacific Northwest will provide plenty of activity off the water.
by Kurt Hoehne
Posted 16 Mar 18:58 GMT
"The Grand Tour" third edition preview
"The Grand Tour" third edition preview
Stages at Lac Souterrain de St-Léonard, Ilulissat and Venice for 2024
From an idea of sportsmen: Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich, the sports project "The Grand Tour Sailing" continues in 2024 and thus reaches its third edition.
by Manuel Vlacich
Posted 16 Mar 17:50 GMT
Stokes Bay Women's Europe Day preview
Stokes Bay Women's Europe Day preview
New coaching/technical/social event coming up in April
The Europe was introduced as an Olympic class in the 1992 Summer Olympics as the women's single-handed dinghy. Since 2008 the Europe is one of the Vintage Yachting Classes at the Vintage Yachting Games.
by Andre Ozanne
Posted 16 Mar 15:22 GMT
Musto Skiffs return to WPNSA for 2024 Worlds
Musto Skiffs return to WPNSA for 2024 Worlds
The class organisers are anticipating a record entry for this year
Musto Skiff sailors from across the globe are invited to participate in the ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championship 2024, which will be hosted in the UK by Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) over 14th – 20th July.
by Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 16 Mar 15:01 GMT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 2
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 2
At sunset in Nelson's Dockyard a Tribute to Stan Pearson was held
For the second day of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua the start was blessed with 17 knots just south of east. This rapidly backed, piping up to over 20 knots of wind speed during the day.
by Louay Habib
Posted 16 Mar 14:16 GMT
M&S Marblehead ranking event at Chipstead
M&S Marblehead ranking event at Chipstead
Analyse the results for the top two sailors, and you realise just how well both sailed
Thank you to all the participants for turning up at Chipstead on a beautifully sunny if slightly chilly Saturday morning. The quality of the sailors in the fleet was exceptionally high.
by Dave Allinson
Posted 16 Mar 11:04 GMT
Applications strong for UpWind by MerConcept
Applications strong for UpWind by MerConcept
One week left to apply
With a little over one week to go before applications close for the brand new offshore training hub, UpWind by MerConcept, over 30 submissions have already been received from female sailors based in 13 different countries
by MerConcept
Posted 16 Mar 07:07 GMT
Andrea Mura expected in A Coruna on Sunday
Andrea Mura expected in A Coruna on Sunday
The end of his epic Global Solo Challenge adventure is near
With under 500 miles to go Andrea Mura must really be starting to feel the end of his epic adventure is near.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 16 Mar 00:14 GMT
Outteridge teases permanent SailGP driver seat
Outteridge teases permanent SailGP driver seat
In latest episode of Racing on the Edge
The latest episode of Racing on the Edge, in partnership with Rolex, is now live, and unfolds the story behind on-off SailGP driver and renowned 'wind whisperer', Nathan Outteridge.
by SailGP
Posted 15 Mar 18:59 GMT
Winning at last!
Winning at last!
How did the Firefly class come to be at the 1948 Olympics in the first place?
We'll get into detail on Firefly 503, Jacaranda, later on but maybe an even bigger story is how the Firefly Class came to be at the Olympics in the first place. To put things into perspective we first have to go back even further to the early 1930s.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 15 Mar 16:00 GMT
DF95 Invicta Trophy at Chipstead
DF95 Invicta Trophy at Chipstead
Well done to participants for turning up on a damp and chilly morning
At 8am the lake was rippled with a good breeze from the South to SouthWest which the Met Office was forecasting to slowly dissipate throughout the day. The only downside was the rain.
by Dave Allinson
Posted 15 Mar 15:46 GMT
2026 GP14 Worlds Alternative Venue Announced
2026 GP14 Worlds Alternative Venue Announced
Following a review by GP14 International Committee in early February
Following a review by GP14 International Committee in early February, a decision was made to look to relocate the 2026 World Championship to an alternative venue. It was with much regret that the Committee had to consider this course of action.
by Andy Johnston
Posted 15 Mar 14:38 GMT
Tom Dolan 11th in Solo Guy Cotten Offshore
Tom Dolan 11th in Solo Guy Cotten Offshore
Irish sailor overcomes a torn spinnaker
Tom Dolan overcame a torn spinnaker to finish in 11th place on the 370 miles offshore race of the Solo Guy Cotten-Concarneau, the Irish solo skipper's first offshore race of the 2024 season.
by Tom Dolan Racing
Posted 15 Mar 13:48 GMT
Zhik's new gear is here
Zhik's new gear is here
The new range drops today
Zhik, the leading innovator in sailing gear, proudly announces the release of its new core performance range, diving deep into the dinghy sailing heritage of Zhik in celebration of its 20th year anniversary this year.
by Zhik
Posted 15 Mar 09:44 GMT
505 Euro Cup kicks off in San Raphael this Easter
505 Euro Cup kicks off in San Raphael this Easter
Annual regatta serves as the first leg of the 2024 Euro Cup Series
From as far afield as Australia, the annual pilgrimage to Yacht Club de San Raphael has started as sailors look to escape Winter for Easter.
by International 505 Class Association
Posted 15 Mar 05:58 GMT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 1
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 1
Thrills and spills
The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got under way with races for all classes off the South Coast of Antigua.
by Louay Habib
Posted 14 Mar 22:54 GMT
Semaine Olympique Française preview
Semaine Olympique Française preview
90 nations to compete in 2024 edition
The 55th edition of the French Olympic Week will be a very special event, being the last major multi-series meeting for the world's best sailors before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 14 Mar 17:08 GMT
RS300 Rooster National Tour Round 1 at Bowmoor
RS300 Rooster National Tour Round 1 at Bowmoor
Plans for weekend included six races and a promise of hot lunch, evening curry, rugby, beer & games
Strong in number and in spirit - probably the best way to describe the enthusiastic band of 17 RS300 sailors that descended on Bowmoor SC for the first Rooster National Tour event of 2024.
by Pete Mackin
Posted 14 Mar 16:08 GMT
Making waves and setting records
Making waves and setting records
Kirsten Neuschäfer on how life has changed in the last 11 months
Far from the glamour of a glittering awards ceremonies, which bring together the who's who of global sport, Kirsten Neuschäfer finds solace in the vast expanse of the ocean, a place where the only spotlight comes from the sun.
by SportsBoom
Posted 14 Mar 16:00 GMT
GBR IRC Championships and IRC Nationals entry
GBR IRC Championships and IRC Nationals entry
Sailors are in for another treat this year with a wide selection of regional and national events
Sailors are in for another treat this year with a wide selection of regional and National Championship events around the UK.
by RORC Rating Office
Posted 14 Mar 15:02 GMT
Trofeo Princesa Sofía a carbon neutral event
Trofeo Princesa Sofía a carbon neutral event
Recognised by the United Nations
The 2023 edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar received the certificate of Recognition of Carbon Footprint Calculation and Offset issued by the United Nations and awarded by Trueworld.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 14 Mar 14:31 GMT
Icom MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder overview
Icom MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder overview
Watch this new video added to the Icom UK YouTube channel!
Icom UK has added a new video to its YouTube channel that provides an overview of Icom's compact MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder.
by Icom UK
Posted 14 Mar 12:00 GMT
Allen Boat Fitting Guides
Allen Boat Fitting Guides
Working closely with Team Allen sailors to ensure every boat has the best possible fittings
We work closely with our Team Allen sailors to ensure every boat they sail has the best possible fittings for each application and so over the years we've built up a good database of fitting lists to improve performance and durability.
by Allen
Posted 14 Mar 09:14 GMT
2024 Etchells Bill Steele Regatta overall
2024 Etchells Bill Steele Regatta overall
Graeme Taylor on board Magpie with James Mayo and Richard Allanson take the win
At the end of day 3 of the Pre-Worlds Bill Steele Regatta, Graeme Taylor on board Magpie with James Mayo and Richard Allanson took the win, with a consistently competitive scorecard including a couple of bullets.
by Harry Fisher
Posted 14 Mar 08:45 GMT
Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots
Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots
Aiming to ease crew concerns
It's the middle of a foggy night in the North Atlantic. The breeze is fickle and there is nary a star or landsight by which to guide the yacht.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 14 Mar 08:19 GMT
Phantom Eastern Series at Ardleigh
Phantom Eastern Series at Ardleigh
Training day followed by racing on Sunday to start the series
The first event of the 2024 Eastern Phantom Series saw 16 sailors arriving for a tune up training day on Saturday 9th March. Local expert Matt House talked through the key elements of sail trim followed by on the water training run by Richard Nurse.
by Bill Taylor
Posted 14 Mar 07:08 GMT
Shift to Vaikobi Next Gen FlexForce Wetsuits
Australian Water Sports brand Vaikobi is calling for sailors to 'make the shift' to their new range of FlexForce Next Gen High Performance wetsuits.
Shaking off the rust
While I had sailed a couple of times already this year, Sunday was what I'd count as the start of my 'sailing season'. It's been a pretty grim February in the UK so the days getting longer and a bit drier is welcome.
Typhoon appoints new Ireland leisure distributor
Typhoon International, one of the world's leading drysuit and marine equipment manufacturers, has expanded its reach with its new appointment of Galway Maritime as the company's leisure distributor for Ireland.
Remembering the early days of sailing races on TV
Do you remember when certain classes managed to make the breakthrough into television coverage, and have a whole series filmed, not just appear briefly on a single show?
Revolutionary Colt Wire Tension Gauge
Technical Marine Supplies is thrilled to announce the European distribution of the Colt wire tension gauge, a ground-breaking tool designed to enhance the precision, efficiency and safety of marine rigging.
Winning at last!
We'll get into detail on Firefly 503, Jacaranda, later on but maybe an even bigger story is how the Firefly Class came to be at the Olympics in the first place. To put things into perspective we first have to go back even further to the early 1930s.
Explore the Henri-Lloyd Elite Series
Designed for pro sailors and enthusiasts, the Elite Series stands out for its exceptional performance in diverse environments and excels in extended and extreme sailing conditions.
The Maiden. A Triple. Four Bullets
The JJ Giltinan Championship is often referred to as the unofficial World Championship of the mighty and majestic 18-Footers. I kind of like our Managing Editor's name for them – The Kings of the Lowriding World. Yes. That most definitely suits.
Ralph Hadley Awarded Barton Rising Star 2024
Barton Marine are pleased to present Ralph Hadley as the Barton Rising Star 2024. Twelve year old Ralph is an up and coming Topper 4.2 sailor. He has been sailing for three and half years as a cadet at Tankerton, Whitstable and Westbere sailing Clubs.
Taking a look at the Nacra 570
The Nacra 570 is designed to bridge the gap between a holiday beach cat and a high performance catamaran, making exhilarating multihull sailing more accessible for those who don't want the hassle of a daggerboard cat.
Zhik's new gear is here
Zhik, the leading innovator in sailing gear, proudly announces the release of its new core performance range, diving deep into the dinghy sailing heritage of Zhik in celebration of its 20th year anniversary this year.
A show like no other
I've written a lot about the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show in the past and am sure I will write more on it in the future. Last year I wrote 'It may not be the biggest...'. The reason I keep coming back to it is that it's truly a show like no other.
Icom MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder overview
Icom UK has added a new video to its YouTube channel that provides an overview of Icom's compact MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder.
Book review: Uffa
I wasn't expecting to be particularly interested in a biography just because it covered the designer of famous dinghies. But one of the delights of reviewing books is the unexpected gem that grips you. This is one such book!
Allen Boat Fitting Guides
We work closely with our Team Allen sailors to ensure every boat they sail has the best possible fittings for each application and so over the years we've built up a good database of fitting lists to improve performance and durability.
The oldest video footage of Enterprise dinghies
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing at in the Enterprise class of dinghy.